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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pumper1969" data-source="post: 2271101" data-attributes="member: 281086"><p>Hi Autumn, I'm 50 and have had T1 since I was 5. For the first 25 years it was very hard to control my BG (no pumps, etc), but was then put on the pump 18 years ago which has changed my life and I can pretty much do whatever I want now. The 25 years of poor control meant that I needed significant laser on both eyes, but my eyesight wasn't affected, and the laser prevented any problems occurring. 18 years later and my vision is still fine, I get my eyes checked every year, and my T1 is now well controlled due to the pump (and I now have a Freesatyle Libra which is brilliant). I would say don't worry unnecessarily, the tools to help are great now, its up to you to do your best to control it day to day and you'll be fine!</p></blockquote><p></p>

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